British/American, most of rectangular form with inlaid ebonized wood and ivory in geometric patterns, some with tortoiseshell accents, one with inlaid agate panel, 3/4 x 2-5/8 x 1-1/4 in. to 1 x 4 x 1-7/8 in. Note: From a private collection representing 18th and 19th century tea caddies and boxes of various designs from America, Britain, Asia and Europe.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

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surface scratches and bumps throughout, a few minor chips and losses to inlay, some surface dirt accretion; three examples with warping to lids (one will not open, one does not close completely, and one does not close completely and has a break at two hinges); one example with two cracks at sides